{"product_id":"ottoman-residence-permit-for-a-greek-citizen-1916-istanbul-document-rum-greece-galata","title":"Ottoman Residence Permit for a Greek Citizen 1916 Istanbul Document Rum Greece Galata","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eOttoman Residence Permit for a Greek Citizen (Ecânibe Mahsus İkamet Tezkeresi) – Istanbul (1916–1918)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"85\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThis Ottoman document is an Ecânibe Mahsus İkamet Tezkeresi, a residence permit issued to foreign nationals living within the Ottoman Empire. Dated 8 July 1332 (21 July 1916), it was issued to Yani, son of Aristonli, a 20-year-old Greek citizen residing in Istanbul. The document explicitly records his nationality as Greek, providing a clear example of the administrative categorization of foreign communities in the late Ottoman period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eThe permit includes detailed personal information, noting that Yani was unmarried and living in Galata, on Aralık Street, at house number 14. His occupation is listed as a student, and due to his status, he is recorded as being registered under his father. One of the most distinctive aspects of the document is the inclusion of an eşgal (physical description) section, which offers a vivid portrayal of the individual: tall in stature, wheat-complexioned face, hazel eyes, brown eyebrows, and a light brown moustache. Such detailed descriptions were a standard but highly valuable feature of Ottoman identification documents, making them especially appealing to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eA later official annotation adds further historical depth to the document. On 8 June 1334 (2 June 1918), a note was appended stating that the permit had become invalid, as the holder was no longer residing at the registered address. His new recorded location is given as a wine depot (şarap deposu) at number 31 in Galata Kürekçiler. This update not only reflects the mobility of foreign residents in Istanbul but also provides a rare glimpse into everyday urban and economic life during the final years of the Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eBearing official seals and signatures, this document is both administratively complete and historically rich. It stands as a collectible piece that illustrates the presence of Greek citizens in Istanbul and their role within the city’s social and economic fabric. For collectors and researchers, it offers a compelling narrative that extends beyond a single moment, especially when considered alongside related documents from later years that trace Yani’s life and changing circumstances. We have one more document related to him, please search for Residence Permit on our website to see the other document. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(183, 24, 21);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman residence permit for foreign nationals (Ecânibe Mahsus İkamet Tezkeresi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e• Date: 8 July 1332 (21 July 1916)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e• Annotation Date: 8 June 1334 (2 June 1918)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e• Location: Istanbul, Galata – Aralık Street No. 14 (initial address)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e• Later Address: Galata Kürekçiler, No. 31 (wine depot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e• Holder: Yani, son of Aristonli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e• Age: 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e• Nationality: Greek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e• Marital Status: Unmarried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e• Occupation: Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003e• Registration Status: Recorded under his father\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e• Physical Description (Eşgal): Tall; wheat complexion; hazel eyes; brown eyebrows; light brown moustache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e• Administrative Note: Permit later invalidated due to change of residence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e• Historical Context: Reflects the presence and mobility of Greek citizens in late Ottoman Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e• Physical Features: Official seals and signatures present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Rare identification document offering insight into foreign residency and urban life in the Ottoman Empire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48028379250826,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_9a536343-1a60-44e3-8bb6-6522aa1bd4a6.jpg?v=1776237133","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-residence-permit-for-a-greek-citizen-1916-istanbul-document-rum-greece-galata","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}